1932 — Babe Ruth of the New York Yankees pointed to the outfield bleachers before hitting a tie-breaking homer — his alleged "called shot" — in the fifth inning of Game 3 of the World Series at Wrigley Field in Chicago. (More info.)

1961 — Roger Maris of the New York Yankees hit his 61st home run of the season off Tracy Stallard of the Boston Red Sox at Yankee Stadium to break the major league record Babe Ruth set in 1927. (More info.)

1967 — The Boston Red Sox clinched their first pennant since 1946 with a 5-3 win over the Minnesota Twins at Fenway Park. (More info.)

1975 — Muhammad Ali scored a technical knockout of Joe Frazier after the 14th round of their fight in Manila, Philippines to retain the world heavyweight championship. The bout was known ever-after as 'The Thrilla in Manila.' (More info.)